ENARADA, Bangalore, July 23, 2013:
The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), based in Bangalore, has bagged prestigious Turnkey Orders from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited for commissioning two Grid Interactive Solar Power Plants of 10 MW each.
The orders valued at Rs. 132 Crore are placed on BHEL by NTPC for commissioning two Grid Interactive Solar Power Plants, each of 10 MW capacity, at Unchahar in Uttar Pradesh and Talcher in Orissa. BHEL will execute the projects covering all works from Concept to Commissioning and will Operate and Maintain the projects for one year.
Each Solar Power Plant comprises Solar Photovoltaic Modules which are manufactured using the Mono-crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. BHEL’s MW-Size Solar Power Plants at Raichur & Shivanasamudram in Karnataka, Rajasthan and Maharashtra have been contributing to National Solar Mission program of India. Also, other large-size Solar PV Power Systems set up by BHEL in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand etc., have been contributing in a significant way to enhance the quality of life of people in these regions with environment-friendly Solar Power.
Backed by a vast experience and expertise of over three decades in Power Electronics & System integration, BHEL is one of the few leading players in the field of Solar Photovoltaics, having capabilities from manufacturing of Solar Cells to System Integration of Solar PV Power Plants in India. The Solar PV modules are manufactured at the Company’s ultra-modern manufacturing facility located at Bangalore. In line with the rapid growth in this field, BHEL is planning to augment its manufacturing facilities further in this field.
